Abebooks

AbeBooks is a global online marketplace specializing in used, rare, and out-of-print books, fine art, and collectibles from independent sellers in over 50 countries. Founded in 1995 by Rick and Vivian Pura and Keith and Cathy Waters in Victoria, British Columbia — originally as Advanced Book Exchange — the platform launched in 1996 and has grown to become one of the world's leading destinations for rare books, signed first editions, and hard-to-find titles. AbeBooks connects millions of buyers with thousands of professional independent booksellers who upload and manage their inventory directly on the platform. The marketplace also offers fine art prints, vintage photographs, maps, sheet music, and paper ephemera. AbeBooks was acquired by Amazon in December 2008 and operates as a subsidiary of Amazon, maintaining regional websites for North America, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.